Thursday, Feb. 11

Local clothing label WRKDEPT launches its Spring 2016 collection with a party that calls back to designer Andy Long Hoang’s roots with special Vietnamese-inspired snacks and drinks, with tunes by DJs M.Bootyspoon and Empress. Spaces are limited, but if you miss the launch you can join the official afterparty at Belmont with DJs Thugli, Ryan Playground, Shaydakiss and Gloze, hosted by DL Jones and Mad Decent. Launch party 407 St-Pierre, 6–10 p.m., free (RSVP required), afterparty 4483 St-Laurent, 10 p.m., $15

Join the Black Theatre Workshop at the Segal Centre for opening night of their new production Binti’s Journey, starring Aiza Ntibarikure as Malawian teenager Binti as she works hard to develop her talents, support her community and find herself, all while dealing with the loss of both of her parents to HIV/AIDS. 5170 Côte-Ste-Catherine, 8 p.m., $15/$10 students

Jef Barbara’s Valentine promises a headlining set by the titular synth-pop artist, with support from Xarah Dion, Cheap Wig, Tess Roby and Klondike, followed by a slow-dance party. The event is a fundraiser for Taking What We Need, an aid organization for low-income transwomen. La Sala Rossa (4848 St-Laurent), 8 p.m., $5/$10/PWYC